[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 70 Introduced in House (IH)]






109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 70

        To honor and recognize the achievements of Emmitt Smith.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 8, 2005

   Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself, Mr. Edwards, Ms. 
Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr. Gene Green 
    of Texas, and Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
        To honor and recognize the achievements of Emmitt Smith.

Whereas Emmitt Smith is one of the all-time, great running backs in National 
        Football League history with his accomplishments including four season 
        rushing titles, three Super Bowl titles, and 1993 league and Super Bowl 
        XXVIII Most Valuable Player awards;
Whereas in the past season, he claimed the National Football League's all-time 
        rushing record with 18,355 yards and is the first player in league 
        history to rush for over 1,000 yards in 11 consecutive seasons and to 
        rush for 164 touchdowns;
Whereas the former National Collegiate Athletic Association All-American holds 
        58 school records at the University of Florida, where he earned his 
        bachelor's degree in 1996 by completing his course work during off-
        seasons;
Whereas Emmitt is respected by citizens across our state and nation, not only 
        for his outstanding skills as an athlete, but also for his exceptional 
        generosity and community leadership devoting much of his time supporting 
        such charitable organizations as the Open Doors Foundation (established 
        to help motivate and empower youths) and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is 
        a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and 
        he was recently bestowed the Children's Medical Center/Athlete Role 
        Model Award;
Whereas as an athlete, Emmitt has made a tremendous mark in the annals of 
        professional football, as a philanthropist, he has made an even deeper 
        impression on the lives of thousands of youths and their families 
        through his generous contributions and the time and effort he puts into 
        serving his community, both on the local level and the national level; 
        and
Whereas on the field, he is an athletic champion, devoted to the game, off the 
        field, he is an inspirational volunteer, dedicated to making a 
        difference in the lives of his fellowman: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors and recognizes the achievements and strides made 
        by Emmitt Smith by giving back to his community, promoting 
        excellence, breaking barriers with pride and poise, showing 
        that football is a sport for all people; and
            (2) urges all Americans to recognize the contributions to 
        American society made by Emmitt Smith through his achievements 
        and community involvement.
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